Saint Augustine of Canterbury Roman Catholic Church Kendall Park, New Jersey

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1 -A Gift of Prayer: Parishioners lifting the priests of the Diocese of Metuchen in prayer throughout this year: adopting a priest -Mary, Mother of Priests: Every Saturday the Novena in honor of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal will be offered for the priests of Metuchen. -T he Celebration of the Communion of Saints: Throughout this year acknowledging the gift of priesthood found in the saintly priests, bishops, and popes honored and venerated in our parish Church: on whose constant intercession we rely for help. -A Special Invitation: To Priests who ministered at Saint Augustine to celebrate Sunday Mass and Lenten reflections to honor the gift of their Priesthood Saint Augustine of Canterbury Roman Catholic Church Kendall Park, New Jersey Celebrates A Year For Priests Faithfulness of Christ...Faithfulness of Priests June June 2010 Proclaimed by His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI In honor of the 150th Anniversary of the death of Saint John Vianney, the Curé of Ars -Forsgate Deanery Prayer Service with Bishop Bootkoski: Saint Augustine will host a Deanery Prayer Service celebrating the Year for Priests with our Bishop as celebrant date to be announced

2 To the Most Holy Virgin I entrust this Year for Priests. I ask her to awaken in the heart of every priest a generous and renewed commitment to the ideal of self-oblation to God and the Church. May this example lead all priests to offer that witness of unity with their Bishop, with one another and with the lay faithful, which today, as ever, is so necessary. Despite all the evil present in our world, the words which Christ spoke to His Apostles in the Upper Room continue to inspire us: In the world you have tribulation; but take courage, I have overcome the world. (Jn 16:33). Our faith in the Divine Master gives us the strength to look to the future with confidence. Dear Priests, Christ is counting on you. In the footsteps of the Curé of Ars, let yourselves be enthralled by him. In this way you too will be, for the world in our time, heralds of hope, reconciliation and peace! With my blessing, Pope Benedict XVI A Prayer for the Year for Priests The faithful of the diocese are encouraged to participate in the Year for Priests with the following prayer: Father, you have appointed your Son Jesus Christ eternal High Priest. Through Your Son, hear the prayers we offer for our priests and our Bishops in the Diocese of Metuchen during this Year for Priests. May they be men after Your Divine Heart embracing all that You have taught us. Keep them healthy in mind, body and spirit; keep them holy; keep them chaste; keep them safe in the embrace of Mary, the mother of priests. Generously give them Your spirit so they may serve You with undivided hearts. Lord Jesus, increase the workers in Your vineyard of the Diocese of Metuchen by enlightening and strengthening those men You are calling to Your Priesthood. May they respond with a willing heart and a generous spirit. St. John Vianney, pray for us.

3 Year for Priests at Saint Augustine of Canterbury Parish Tuesday, August 4 Feast of St. John Vianney -The relic of St. John Vianney may be venerated after Mass St. Jean-Baptiste Marie Vianney universally known as the Curé of Ars; compassionate spiritual counselor who spent usually no less that eleven hours every day in the confessional in the winter, sixteen in the summer Patron Saint of Parish Clergy In June 2010 will be proclaimed by Pope Benedict XVI as the Patron Saint of All Priests Saint John Vianney, pray for our priests Friday, August 14 Feast of St. Maximillian Kolbe The relic of St. Maximillian Kolbe may be venerated after Mass at Auschwitz by lethal injection; born near Lodz, Poland, OFM Conventual; founded Militia of Mary Immaculate; missioned in Japan; offered his life in exchange for the father of a family imprisoned in Auschwitz Saint Maximillian Kolbe, pray for our priests Monday, August 17 Anniversary of the death of Monsignor William R. Capano The second pastor of Saint Augustine of Canterbury +Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. Friday, August 21 Feast of Saint Pius X - The relic of Saint Pius X may be venerated after Mass +20 August 1914; undertook liturgical and canonical reforms, especially communion for children and frequent communion for adults; patron saint of sick pilgrims. Pope Pius X sent the Filippini Sisters to the United States. Saint Pius X, pray for our priests

4 Saturday, August 22 The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary Patroness of the Diocese of Metuchen Queen of all Priests This memorial, prescribed in 1954 by Pope Pius XII for May 31st, is now fittingly celebrated on the octave day of the Assumption Thursday, September 3 Feast of Saint Gregory the Great The relic of Saint Gregory the Great may be venerated after Mass +12 March 604; prefect of Rome, Order of Saint Benedict; papal legate to Constantinople; as pope, noted for liturgical reform and chant; sent missionaries to England, namely our patron Saint Augustine of Canterbury Saint Gregory the Great, pray for our priests Saturday, September 5 Anniversary of the Episcopal Oridination of Bishop Paul Gregory Bootkoski (1977) At Mass Bishop Bootkoski will be lifted up in prayer Saturday, September 12 Welcome back Father William Bill Mickiewicz 5 pm Mass Father Bill Mickiewicz was assigned here in 1968 during the pastorate of Father Reilly. Father Bill was in charge of the youth group at the time as well as ministering to the CFM (Christian Family Movement) group of the parish. Any members of the youth group during his time as well as the existing members of the CFM spread the word to welcome Father Bill back to Saint A s!

5 Diocesan Opening of the Year for Priests Monday, September 14 th Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross - St. Augustine The relic of the True Cross of Christ may be venerated after Mass St. Francis Cathedral, Metuchen All are Welcome! Time to be announced Friday, September 18 Traditional Feast of Saint Joseph Cupertino The relic of Saint Joseph Cupertino may be venerated after Mass Died 1663; born in Cupertino, Italy; ordained a Franciscan in 1628; became famous for his ecstasies, miracles, and supernatural gifts; accused of seeking publicity though Pope Urban VIII was impressed by his holiness and sincerity; despite attempts to keep him secluded, his fame spread all over Europe; he experienced daily supernatural manifestations until his death; canonized in 1767; patron saint of air travelers, pilots, and students. Saint Joseph Cupertino, pray for our priests Wednesday, September 23 Feast of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina 9:00 am Mass This feast celebrates a double anniversary. In Jerusalem, Constantine erected a round Church, the Anastasis, above the empty grave of Jesus, and a basilica, the Martyrium; in the square between the two Churches, a shrine, Calvarium, marking the place of the crucifixion. Dedicated in 335, they were destroyed by the Persians in 614. The present Church of the Holy Sepulchre was built by the Crusaders in Today also commemorates the discovery of the Lord s cross by the empress, St. Helena. We adore You O Christ, and we praise You, because by Your Holy Cross You have redeemed the world! The relic of Saint Padre Pio may be venerated after Mass Sunday, September 20 Welcome Back Father Charles Sabella!!! 10:30 am Mass Father Charles Sabella was assigned here in 1997, and presently serves as Parochial Vicar at Immaculate Conception parish in Somerville. We re glad that Father Charlie accepted our invitation to come back to Saint Augustine s to celebrate Mass. Father has also agreed to preach at our Lenten Holy Hour on Monday, February 22nd. Padre Pio was born Francesco Forgione in 1887 in the small village of Pietrelcina. A Capuchin priest who had received the stigmata, he spent fifty years in the monastery of San Giovanni Rotondo, where he was much sought after as a spiritual advisor, confessor, and intercessor. His life was devoted to the Eucharist and to prayer. He died 23 Setembeer 1968 at age 81. Pope John Paul II announced the inclusion of his memorial in the General Roman Calendar in June, He is considered the patron of civil defense volunteers and Catholic adolescents. Saint Padre Pio, pray for our priests

6 Sunday, September 27 Traditional Feast of Saint Vincent de Paul 10:30 am Solemn Mass of Thanksgiving in honor of Saint Vincent de Paul and our Saint Vincent de Paul Society. Father Francis Sacks, CM, Celebrant - member of the Vincentians at Saint Joseph s in Princeton The relic of Saint Vincent de Paul may be venerated by the baptismal font Died in 1660; renewed the clergy and defended the poor and the abandoned; founded the Congregation of the Missions (Vincentians) in 1625; today numbering some 4,050 members; mission preachers and seminary educators; with St. Louise de Marillac founded the Daughters of Charity; preached against Jansenism; patron saint of charities, hospitals and prisoners, and Patron Saint of Madagascar. Saint Vincent de Paul, pray for our priests Sunday, October 4 Traditional feast of Saint Francis of Assisi The relic of Saint Francis of Assisi may be venerated by the baptismal font Died on October 3, 1226; son of Peter Bernadone, a wealthy merchant, he was born at Assisi, Italy in 1181; Francis spent his youth in extravagant living and pleasureseeking; a vision of Christ he experienced caused him to change his whole lifestyle; he devoted himself to poverty and care of the sick and poor; he soon attracted numerous disciples; in 1210 he received verbal approval of his Franciscan community by Pope Innocent III; preached the word of God in many countries; at Christmas of 1223 Francis built a crèche establishing the custom observed all over the Christian world to the present day; on September 14, 1224 while praying in his cell he received the stigmata; though never ordained a priest, Francis impact on religious life since his time has been enormous; he was canonized two years after his death Saint Francis of Assisi, pray for our priests Saturday, October 10 Anniversary of the appointment of Father Robert G. Lynam, as the third pastor of Saint Augustine 1995 Today remember Father Bob in your prayers at Mass

7 Sunday, October 11 Traditional feast of Blessed Pope John XXIII The relic of Blessed John XXIII may be venerated by the baptismal font Died June 3, 1963; born Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli on November 25, 1881; he called the Second Vatican Council in 1962, but did not live to see it to completion; he was beatified on September 3, 2000, along with Pope Pius IX, the first popes since Pope Pius X to receive this honor; his feast day is October 11 the day that Vatican II s first session opened; in Italy he is remembered with the affectionate appellative of Il Papa Buono ( the Good Pope ); on December 25, 1958, he became the very first pope since 1870 to make pastoral visits in his diocese of Rome, when he visited children infected with the deadly disease of Polio at the Bambino Gesu Hospital, and then visited Santo Spirito Hospital; the following day he visited Rome s Regina Coeli prison, where he told the inmates: You could not come to me, so I came to you. ; following his beatification, his body was moved from its original burial place in the grottoes below St. Peter s Basilica to the Altar of St. Jerome and displayed for the veneration of the faithful. Blessed John XXIII, pray for our priests Friday, October 16 Traditional feast of Saint Gerard The relic of Saint Gerard may be venerated after Mass Died in 1755; born at Muro, Italy; turned down by the local Capuchins when he tried to join (because of his youth); joined the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer (the Redemptorists) as a lay brother in 1748 and was professed by its founder, St. Alphonsus Liguori in 1752; served as spiritual advisor for several communities of nuns; widely known for his holiness and charity; canonized in 1904; patron saint of childbirth. Saint Gerard, pray for our priests Tuesday, October 20 Feast of Saint Paul of the Cross The relic of Saint Paul of the Cross may be venerated after Mass +18 October 1775, born in Liguria; renowned preacher and founder (1720) of the Passionists, today numbering about 2,480 members, who combine the apostolate of retreats and missions with penitential monasticism. Saint Paul of the Cross, pray for our priests Saturday, October 17 Welcome back Father Bob Gorman!!! 5 pm Mass Father Bob Gorman was assigned here in 1980 and presently serves as the Pastor of Saint Ambrose parish in Old Bridge. Father Gorman was very involved with the Youth Group of our parish, so please spread the word for members of the Youth Group during his time here to come and thank him for the gift of his priesthood! Monday, October 26 Wednesday, October 28 Priest Convocation of the Diocese of Metuchen pray for our priests

8 Wednesday, October 28 Feast of Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles The relic of Saint Jude may be venerated after Mass (Saint Simon) died in the first century; called the Canaanite and also Zealot an anti-roman party, possibly preached in Egypt and Persia. (St. Jude or Thaddeus Courageous ) Died in the first century; may have preached in Palestine or Persia; patron saint of those who despair, or in hopeless situations, (perhaps because of the similarity of his name with that of Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus and despaired.) Saints Simon and Jude, pray for our priests Thursday, November 5 November 15 Remembering the priesthood of the Servant of God, Cardinal Marco Antonio Barbarigo Silver Jubilee Pilgrimage of the Associates of Saint Lucy Filippini to Rome, Father Robert G. Lynam, Spiritual Director. Cardinal Marco Antonio Barbarigo as you renewed the priests in your Diocese of Montefiascone through your intercession renew the priests in our time. Sunday, November 22 Feast of Christ the King, the High Priest - Sunday, November 1 All Saints Day Saints of God pray for our priests Thursday, November 19 His Eminence Theodore Cardinal McCarrick appointed first Bishop of Metuchen in 1981 Today remember His Eminence, Cardinal McCarrick in your prayers 12 noon Solemn Mass Eucharistic Adoration until 5 pm As we come before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, the great High Priest, during Eucharistic adoration special prayers will be offered for our priests Tuesday, November 24 Anniversary of the death of Father John J. Reilly Founding Pastor of Saint Augustine of Canterbury +Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him

9 Monday, November 30 Feast of Saint Andrew the Apostle 9am Mass The relic of Saint Andrew the Apostle may be venerated after Mass Died in the first century; brother of Simon Peter and disciple of John the Baptist; tradition holds he preached north of the Black Sea and in Greece, and died bound to an X-shaped cross at Petras, Greece; patron saint of Russia and Scotland; as Protoclete or First Called, patron of the Greek Church; patron saint of the fishing industry. Saint Andrew the Apostle, pray for our priests Wednesday, December 16 Bishop Edward T. Hughes appointed second Bishop of Metuchen Consecrated a Bishop July 21, 1976 in Philadelphia Today remember Bishop Hughes in your prayers Wednesday, December 16 Celebration of the Sacrament of Confession Prepare the Way of the Lord! Advent/Christmas Confessions with visiting priests. 7pm 8pm throughout our school Eucharistic Adoration in the Church Sunday, December 27 Traditional feast of St. John, Apostle and Evangelist Monday, December 14 Feast of Saint John of the Cross The relic of Saint John of the Cross may be venerated after Mass Died in Ubeda on 14 December 1591; born at Fontiveros, Old Castile, Spain; joined the Carmelites and was imprisoned for his attempts to reform the order; recognized as one of the great mystics of all time, and his writings are among the world s greatest spiritual classics Dark Night of the Soul, which he wrote while in prison, where he also wrote parts of his Spiritual Canticle and Living Flame of Love; canonized in 1726; proclaimed doctor of the Church in Saint John of the Cross, pray for our priests The relic of Saint John the Apostle and Evangelist may be venerated by the Christmas manger Born in Galilee; the son of Zebede and Salome and younger brother of James the Greater; was a fisherman on Lake Genesareth until with James he was called by Christ to follow Him; youngest of the apostles; he was one of the closest to Christ was attested to by the fact that only he, Peter and James were present at such events as the Transfiguration, the raising of Jairus daughter from the dead and the agony in the garden of Gethsemane; the only apostle at the crucifixion, where Jesus placed Mary in his care; present at the passing of Mary; named with Peter and James, by Paul as these leaders, these pillars, of the Church in Jerusalem; often surnamed the Divine because of his theological brilliance. Saint John the Apostle, pray for our priests

10 Tuesday, December 29 Feast of St. Thomas Becket, Bishop and Martyr - Archbishop of Canterbury, died December 28, 1170, was murdered in the cathedral. Born in London around 1118, he studied at Paris and returned to England. At the age of 25 he became a cleric under the Archbishop of Canterbury and studied in Rome and Bologna before going to France to study law. He became an archdeacon at age 36 in 1154 and was promoted to chancellor under King Henry II. He was ordained a priest and bishop in 1162 and was the first person in England to celebrate the solemnity of the Blessed Trinity. The death of St. Thomas Beckett resulted in the reconciliation of the King of England with the Church, the King of France, and the Church at Canterbury.. Saint Thomas Becket, pray for our priest Saturday, January 2 ~ 2010 ~ 5 pm Solemn Mass Vigil of the Feast of the Epiphany Celebrating the gift of our future priests of the Diocese of Metuchen Father Randall Vashon, Vocation Director Diocese of Metuchen, Celebrant. We will be honoring and praying for the Seminarians of the Diocese of Metuchen who will be present at the Mass - Congregation will pray for our seminarians Sunday, January 3 Feast of the Epiphany Little Christmas 12 Noon Mass Monday, January 4 Welcome back to our newly ordained priest: Father Edmund Luciano,III Father Edmund Luciano, III, a member of our parish, graduate of our grammar school, was ordained on Saturday, May 23, 2009 at the Cathedral of Saint Francis of Assisi, Metuchen. He celebrated his First Mass here at Saint Augustine on Sunday, May 24, Father Edmund is presently assigned to Saint Ann s parish in Raritan. On this Feast of Little Christmas, the Epiphany, we as a parish community celebrate the gift of his vocation and priesthood and pray that other young men from our parish will respond to the voice of Christ to follow Him as one of His priests! Tuesday, January 5 Feast of St. John Neumann, Bishop of Philadelphia 9am Mass The relic of Saint John Neumann may be venerated after Mass Died in 1860; missionary from Bohemia, CSSR, bishop of Philadelphia; known for his holiness and learning; promoter of parochial schools; fostered Eucharistic devotion known as Forty Hours; authored two German catechisms; first American bishop canonized (1977) Saint John Neumann, pray for our priests Bishop Paul Gregory Bootkoski appointed the fourth Bishop of Metuchen Today remember Bishop Bootkoski in your prayers as he continues to shepherd the Church of Metuchen

11 Wednesday, February 3 Feast of Saint Blasé Sunday, January 10 Feast of the Baptism of the Lord 12 noon Solemn Mass Bishop Paul G. Bootkoski, Bishop of Metuchen, Celebrant During this Year for Priests our parish is blessed to welcome our Bishop back to Saint Augustine's to celebrate this Mass. We thank Bishop Paul for his continued support of the priests serving in the Diocese of Metuchen. At His baptism in the Jordan, Jesus heard the voice of His Father: "This is My beloved Son, with Him I am well pleased." May our priests spiritually hear those words of the Father as they share in the Priesthood of Jesus Christ. Friday, January 22 The traditional blessing of throats will take place after Mass The relic of Saint Blasé may also be venerated by the baptismal font Believed martyred in the persecution of Licinius, early 4th century; bishop of Sebaste in Armenia; associated with the healing of throats; venerated as well by the Eastern Church. Saint Blasé, pray for our priests Day of Penance proclaimed for the Church throughout the United States Anniversary of Roe v Wade Saturday, February 6 5 pm Solemn Mass of Thanksgiving for the Life and Legacy of Father Michael J. McGivney, Founder of the Knights of Columbus. Most Reverend Bishop Charles McDonnell Celebrant, Auxiliary Bishop of Newark/K of C State Chaplain Over a century ago, in mid-august 1890, one of the largest funerals in the history of Waterbury, Connecticut took place. The throngs who attended were grieving the death, at age 38, of Father Michael J. McGivney, founder of the Knights of Columbus. Father McGivney s funeral was an indication of the love and respect the people felt for this hard-working, holy parish priest. It also reflected the deep personal appeal that immigrant Catholics found in the Knights of Columbus. To mark their 100th Anniversary in 1982, the Knights of Columbus brought the remains of Father McGivney from Waterbury back to St. Mary s Church in New Haven, where he founded the Order. His cause for Sainthood is now in process with the Vatican. His intense idealism is often expressed today in titles ascribed to him as his cause for canonization progresses: Apostle to the Young and Protector of Christian Family Life. A special invitation will be shared with the members of the Knights of Columbus from the Diocese of Metuchen to join us for this special Mass during this Year For Priests as we celebrate Father McGivney s priesthood and pray for his canonization!

12 Sunday, February 7 Welcome back Father Michael Krull!!! 12 Noon Mass Your first assignment as a priest is always a memorable one. Saint Augustine became Father Michael Krull s first assignment back in Many of you were important to Father Michael in helping him in his first assignment and affirming him in his priesthood. Father Michael followed Father Bob as the pastor of Saint Anthony of Padua in Port Reading when Father Bob became the pastor of Saint Augustine. Father Michael is now the pastor of Our Lady of Victories in Sayreville which was Father Bob s first assignment. So it s with great joy that we welcome Father Michael Krull back to Saint Augustine s! Father Krull will also be returning for the Holy Hour during Lent on Monday, March 1st. Wednesday, February 17 Ash Wednesday The beginning of the Season of Lent Mass 9 am and 7 pm Services with distribution of ashes 12:10 pm and 4:30 pm Monday, February 22 Feast of the Chair of Saint Peter All-powerful Father, You have built Your Church on the rock of St. Peter s confession of faith. May nothing divide or weaken our unity in faith and love. Today remember the Successor of Saint Peter, His Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI in your prayers. Saint Peter, pray for our priests Monday, February 22 Beginning of our Lenten Eucharistic Holy Hours 7 pm Mark your calendars for these spiritually enriching Holy Hours during the season of Lent: Mondays: February 22, Mar 1, 8, 15, 22, - March 29 Chrism Mass at the Cathedral. As we prepare to go to print, three former associates will honor us by coming back to Saint Augustine s to share the gift of their priesthood: February 22nd Father Charles Sabella, March 1st Father Michael Krull, and March 8th Father Bill Mickiewicz

13 Monday, March 8 Feast of Saint John of God The relic of Saint John of God may be venerated after Mass Died in 1550 in Granada; shepherd, soldier and entrepreneur before his conversion at age 42; laid foundation (1537) for the Order of Hospitalers, today numbering about 1,470 religious; patron saint of hospitals and the sick, of nurses and booksellers. Saint John of God, pray for our priests Friday, March 19 Feast of St. Joseph Patron Saint of the Universal Church Saint Joseph, pray for our priests Wednesday, March 17 Feast of Saint Patrick, Bishop The relic of Saint Patrick may be venerated after Mass Died 461 at Down; born about 389 of Romano- British origin, perhaps in Wales; founded metropolitan See of Armagh; authored Confessio ; the famous Lorica ( breastplate ) a work praising Christ is probably his; patron of Nigeria; Apostle and patron of Ireland. Saint Patrick, the Apostle of Ireland, pray for our priests Tuesday, March 23 Celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation To prepare to celebrate the Easter Mysteries Lenten/Easter Confessions with visiting priests 7 pm 8 pm throughout our School Eucharistic adoration in Church Thursday, March 25 Feast of the Annunciation anniversary of the death of Saint Lucy Filippini her final fiat! Saint Lucy Filippini, pray for our priests Our Lady, Mother of Priests, pray for them On this Feast as Mary said "yes" to God in her "fiat" let us pray for our priests that they will be renewed in the "fiat" of their ordination!

14 Monday, March 29 Chrism Mass, St. Francis Cathedral 7:30 pm Blessing of Holy Oils and Celebration of the Renewal of Commitment to Priestly Service of the Priests of Metuchen Bishop Paul G. Bootkoski will celebrate the Chrism Mass with the priests of the diocese. At this Mass, the Bishop will bless the Holy Oils which each parish receives for the rites of anointing. Saint Ambrose ( ) began this custom which we now call the Chrism Mass in his Cathedral in Milan. These Holy Oils, which are used to sanctify the Faithful, have been channels of holiness for centuries! The OIL OF CATECHUMENS is used to anoint the chest of infants and hands of adults before their Baptism; the OIL OF THE SICK is used on the forehead and hands of the infirm in the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick; and SACRED CHRISM is used to anoint the head of the newly baptized, the foreheads of the confirmandi, the hands of a priest at his ordination, the head of a bishop at his ordination, and the altar and walls of new Churches. These Oils are kept in an Ambry, the Latin word meaning a cupboard or chest. Our Ambry is located directly behind the Baptismal Font. At the Mass, all priests make a RENEWAL OF COMMITMENT TO PRIESTLY SERVICE, recommitting themselves to their Bishop and to their ministry to God and His People; the Bishop and all Priests then ask the people for a pledge of their prayerful support. All are strongly encouraged to join in this ancient, grace-filled Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of Saint Francis of Assisi in Metuchen at 7:30 pm. This Mass will be especially powerful for those in our parish who have adopted a priest during this Year for Priests to witness him renewing his commitment to priestly service! Tuesday, March 30 Anniversary of the death of Bishop Vincent de Paul Breen Third Bishop of Metuchen (2003) +Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. Thursday, April 1 Holy Thursday Mass Mass of the Lord s Supper On this night we celebrate the institution of the Priesthood /Holy Orders as well as the First Mass and the gift of the Holy Eucharist 7:30 pm -Private Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until 10 pm.

15 Friday, April 2 Good Friday The Liturgy of the Lord s Passion 3 pm Anniversary of the death of the Servant of God, Pope John Paul II 7:00 pm Stations of the Cross Sunday, April 4 Easter Sunday Sunday, April 11 Divine Mercy Sunday On this Feast of Divine Mercy we will offer prayers in thanksgiving for the gift of the priesthood of Pope John Paul II and pray for his Beatification/Canonization. Sunday, April 25 World Day of Prayer for Vocations Good Shepherd Sunday 10:30 am Mass Father Randall Vashon, Vocation Director Diocese of Metuchen, Celebrant Wednesday, May 12 Feast of Saints Nereus and Achilleus Feast of St. Lucy Filippini Anniversary of the Priestly Ordination of Father Robert G. Lynam Saints Nereus and Achilleus, pray for our priests Saint Lucy Filippini, pray for our priests Sunday, May 2 Traditional feast of Saint Peregrine (Laziosi) Following the 12 noon Mass the celebration of the Sacrament of the Sick in honor of Saint Peregrine The relic of Saint Peregrine may be venerated after Mass by the baptismal font Died in 1345; born at Forli, Italy; active in his youth in the antipapal party but changed his lifestyle after an encounter with St. Philip Benizi; joined the Servites of Siena; famed for his preaching, holiness and as a confessor, a fame that became widespread when an advanced cancer of his foot was seemingly miraculously cured overnight after he had experienced a vision; canonized in 1726; patron saint of persons suffering from cancer, AIDS, and other chronic illnesses. Saint Peregrine, pray for our priests

16 Thursday, May 13 Anniversary of the assassination attempt of the Servant of God Pope John Paul II, The revelation of the "Secret of Fatima' and the protection of the hand of Our Lady of Fatima in protecting Pope John Paul II Sunday, May 16 Traditional feast of Saint Simon Stock In honor of Saint Simon Stock and in honor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel parishioners will receive blessed brown scapulars at all the Masses The relic of Saint Simon Stock may be venerated after Mass by the baptismal font Died in Bordeaux, 1265; born at Aylesford, Kent, England; joined the Carmelites and greatly expanded the Order; experienced the controversial vision of Mary promising salvation to all Carmelites who wore the brown scapular she showed him a vision that led to the widespread devotion to Mary over the next centuries of wearing this scapular in her honor. Though never formally canonized, he has long been venerated, and celebration of his feast was permitted to the Carmelites by the Holy See on May 16. Saint Simon Stock, pray for our priests. Our Lady of Mount Carmel, pray for our priests Sunday, May 23 Feast of Pentecost The Birth of the Church Wednesday, May 26 Feast of St. Philip Neri Let us pray for the priests of the Congregation of the Oratory of Saint Philip Neri of the Diocese of Metuchen: Very Reverend Peter Cebulka, C.O. Provost Father Thomas Odorizzi, C.O. former associate at Saint Augustine Father Kevin Kelly, C.O. Rev. Mr. Jeffrey Calia, C.O. Deacon God willing will be ordained May 2010 Saint Philip Neri died in 1595; founded (1575) the Congregation of Priests of the Oratory (today number about 550 members) to promote holiness of priestly life and foster effective preaching; noted for his joyful and simple spirit, and his use of short, wise maxims, known as the Apostle of Rome and Reformer of the Eternal City. -anniversary of the death of Saint Augustine of Canterbury, May 26, 604 -anniversary of the death of the Servant of God, Cardinal Marco Antonio Barbarigo Saint Philip Neri, pray for our priests

17 Monday, June 7 Diocesan Closing of the Year for Priests Saint John Vianney Church, Colonia ALL ARE WELCOME Thursday, May 27 Feast of Saint Augustine of Canterbury, Apostle of England Saint Augustine died on May 26, 604(5?); monk of Mt. Coelius in Rome; sent with forty other monks by Pope Saint Gregory I, (Gregory, the Great) to England; baptized Ethelbert, king of Kent; ordained a bishop in 597; established the Sees of Canterbury, London, and Rochester; in 601, received the pallium as Primate of England; known as the Apostle of England Saint Augustine of Canterbury, pray for our priests Saturday, June 12 Sunday, June 6 Solemnity of Corpus Christi, the Body and Blood of Christ 12 noon Solemn Mass In Thanksgiving for the Gift of the Holy Eucharist given to us through the hands of every priest -adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until 3 pm -followed by procession of the Blessed Sacrament with Benediction Friday, June 11 Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Solemnity of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Queen of Priests Sunday, June 13 Traditional feast of Saint Anthony of Padua The relic of Saint Anthony of Padua may be venerated after all Masses by the baptismal font Died in 1231; from Lisbon, devoted student of scripture; first friar to teach theology to his fellow friars; gifted orator and preacher; known as the Evangelical Doctor; patron saint of Portugal, of the poor, and of lost articles because of his passion to search out the lost and bring them back to the Church. Saint Anthony of Padua, pray for our priests

18 Saturday, June 19 Closing of the Year for Priests in Rome The Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, will gather with thousands of priests from all over the world in Saint Peter s Square, to conclude this Year for Priests and officially proclaim Saint John Vianney, PATRON SAINT OF ALL PRIESTS! SAINT JOHN VIANNEY, PRAY FOR OUR PRIESTS Sunday, June 20 Father s Day Saint Augustine s Closes the Year for Priests 12 noon Solemn Mass of Thanksgiving celebrated by the Most Reverend Archbishop Celestino Migliore Apostolic Nuncio and Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations The relic of Saint John Vianney may be venerated after all the Masses For those who adopted a priest from the Diocese of Metuchen to pray for him throughout this Year for Priests, please make sure to bring that priest in prayer when you come to Mass and venerate the relic of Saint John Vianney, Patron Saint of All Priests! SAINT JOHN VIANNEY, PRAY FOR OUR PRIESTS!

19 Prayer for Priests O Jesus, our great High Priest, Hear my humble prayers on behalf of your priest (here mention the name of a priest you would like to pray for) Give him a deep faith a bright and firm hope and a burning love which will ever increase in the course of his priestly life. In his loneliness, comfort him In his sorrows, strengthen him In his frustrations, point out to him that it is through suffering that the soul is purified, and show him that he is needed by the Church, he is needed by souls, he is needed for the work of redemption. O loving Mother Mary, Mother of Priests, take to your heart your son who is close to you because of his priestly ordination, and because of the power which he has received to carry on the work of Christ in a world which needs him so much. Be his comfort, be his joy, and especially help him to live and to defend the ideals of consecrated celibacy. Amen Written by John Joseph Cardinal Carberry (+1998) Archbishop of St. Louis

20 Go Forth and Proclaim the Good News of the Lord!